Backbite

Individuals may join in to gain acceptance from a group. The Consequences

is the act of speaking negatively about someone behind their back. Derived from the unsporting practice of "bear-baiting," where dogs attacked a bear from the rear, the term highlights the cowardly nature of an attack when the target cannot defend themselves. Why We Do It backbite

People often backbite due to low self-esteem, jealousy, or a desire to pull others down to their level. Individuals may join in to gain acceptance from a group

Sharing a grievance with a confidant can build a sense of unity, as the "enemy of my enemy" becomes a friend. backbite

Insulting an "enemy" after a confrontation can temporarily restore self-esteem.